HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4320-05-2014 A Resolution
NO. 4320-05-2014
CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE 'RESULTS OF
THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD ON MAY 10, 201.4, ON THE
CONTINt'TATION OF THE FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND
PREVENTION DISTRICT FOR FIVE (5) YEARS AND THE
CONTINUATION OF THE DISTRICT'S ONE-HALF CENT SALES TAX
FOR FIVE (5) YEARS
WHEREAS, the Crime Control and Prevention District is governed by Chapter 363 of the Texas Local
Government Code; and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Crime Control and
Prevention District adopted a Resolution calling for an election to be field on May 10, 2014, on the continuation
of the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District (the "District") for five (5) years and the continuation
of the District's one-half cent sales tax for five (5) years; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2014, the duly called and ordered election to consider continuation of the
District and its one-half cent sales tax was field, at which election the qualified voters of the District had the
opportunity to vote for or against the proposition authorizing the continuation of the District and its one-half
cent sales tax.; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention
District adopted a Resolution canvassing the returns and making certain findings concerning the results of said
election, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, and
WHEREAS, under Chapter 363 of the Texas Local Government Code, the
District adopted a sales and use tax under Section 323.105 of the Texas Tax Code, for financing the operations
of the District in the same manner as a county under that section; and
WHEREAS, the 2007 Legislature amended Chapter 363 of the Texas Local Government Code to
provide that municipalities are governed by Chapter 321 of the Texas Tax Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 321.405 of the Texas 'Fax Code, the City Council of the City of
Worth is required to declare by resolution the results of said election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCII., OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS:
Section It. That the matters and facts set forth in the Preamble of this Resolution are hereby found to be
true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby finds and declares that the election to continue, the District and its
one-half cent sales tax for five years was held on May 10, 2014.
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Section 3. That the City Council further finds and declares that at said election, the qualified voters of the
District were permitted to vote for or against the following Proposition:
"WHETHER THE FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT
SHOULD BE CONTINUED FOR FIVE (5) YEARS AND THE FORT WORTH CRIME
CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT SALES TAX OF ONE-HALF CENT
SHOULD BE CONTINUED FOR FIVE (5)YEARS."
Section 4. That the City Council further finds and declares that the total votes cast at said election by the
qualified voters of the District were as follows:
Tarrant County Denton County Total
For 12,062 72 12,134
Against 2,191 28 2,219
Section 5. That the City Council further finds and declares the result of the election to be that the
Proposition so submitted received a favorable majority vote in all respects and was approved by a margin of
9,915 votes; that pursuant to Chapter 363 of the Texas Local Government Code, the Fort Worth Crime Control
and Prevention District is authorized to continue operating within the prescribed boundaries of the District for an
additional five years; that accordingly, a local sales tax of one-half of one percent has been authorized to
continue for an additional five years; that said tax may continue to be levied and collected as approved by the
voters and provided by law to assist in funding the continuation of the District and the carrying out of the
District's crime control and prevention plan; and it is so ordered.
_Sectiomn 6., That it is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting of the Fort Worth City
Council, at which this Resolution was adopted, was open to the public and that public notice of the time, place
and purpose of said meeting was given, all as required by Chapter 551 'Of the Texas Government Code.
Section 7. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect from date of its
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adoption, said date being the 20 day of May, 2014..
Adopted this 20"' day of May, 2014.
Betsy,,Price, MAC or
APPROVED
AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Sarah J. Ful nwider, City Attorney °
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Rond d P. Gonzales, Assis�a}�t City Secretary
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